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If you were an employee and not an independent contractor, then the employer must pay you for all hours at the agreed upon, or promised, wage. ... Read Answer
No. The Human Resource department has no legal duty of confidentiality to you or any other employee. They perhaps have an ethical duty of... Read Answer
The company policy will control regarding whether you are paid for your accumlated vacation. If you resign, you will not be entitled to unemployment.
You cannot be forced to resign. If you did not resign, and you continue to present yourself for work, but the employer will not let you, then this... Read Answer
If he is doing this to you because of race, you may have some legal options. I suggest you consult with an experienced employment attorney... Read Answer
Nothing unlawful about that. You can be terminated for refusing to sign the non-compete.
If I understand you correctly, you asserted a claim against a town, and settled that claim in consideration for a small payment. That... Read Answer
If there is a forfeiture clause that applies to your situation, then you would not be entitled to the vacation time.
I think it is important for you to seek a consultation with an experienced employment attorney. You really need someone to explain to you the... Read Answer
Yes, unless you were covered by FMLA. Walmart is an FMLA covered employer and you would have been an FMLA covered employee if you had worked... Read Answer
In North Carolina, any employment action is legal unless the employee can show it was motivated by unlawful discrimination or unlawful... Read Answer
Probably not. If you resigned, then it will be extremely unlikely that you would be able to sue for wrongful firing. Accusing you of... Read Answer
Yes the manager can withhold. Employers are not required to disclose references to anyone including the applicant or employee who is the subject of... Read Answer
You need an employment attorney in North Carolina. Whether you keep the one you have or retain another is up to you.
Never sign a noncompete if you do not have to and always assume that the noncompete would be enforced by a court. Although the courts in North... Read Answer
You should file a claim with the North Carolina Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. nclabor.com.
It may be. However, it is unlawful to withhold earned wages. Depending on how the bonus is structured, if the bonus is unequivocally... Read Answer
They may be able to recover it depending on what compensation agreement (pay policy or plan) was in place.
If you are not covered by FMLA leave, then the employer can terminate you for being absent. Keep in mind that FMLA can be used for any serious... Read Answer
Yes, she can be fired for what you said. No you (and she) have no First Amendment rights unless you are dealing with the government. Even... Read Answer
If this is a small company, file a claim with the North Carolina Department of Labor. The website is nclabor.com and you will file with the... Read Answer
Yes, as long as you are not being paid less than minimum wage or not being paid for overtime if you are a non-exempt employee. If you are an... Read Answer
You must answer truthfully or risk being denied on that basis.
Yes he could file a civil action against you. There are a couple of theories that he could make use of including breach of contract. You... Read Answer
It depends on the circumstances. FMLA requires the employer return you to a "substantially similar" job after you return from FMLA leave. ... Read Answer